American hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman disclosed in the 13F filing that his investment arm Pershing Square Capital exited their position in Google’s Class A Alphabet stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL) and took an entry position in Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) in Q1 of 2026.
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital purchased 5.65 million MSFT shares worth $2.09 billion. The average purchasing price per share in Q1 stood at $370. Microsoft stock is currently trading at the $378 level, as it entered a bearish phase in June this month. It shed more than 10% in value, falling by nearly 45 points.
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How Much Profit Did Billionaire Bill Ackman Make in Microsoft Stock?
Bill Ackman’s portfolio in Microsoft stock remains in profit with $8 per share. Below are the disclosed numbers:
- Pershing Square stake: 5.65 million shares
- Purchased value: $2.09 billion
- Value per share when purchased: $370
- Profit per share: $8
- Overall returns: 2.2%
- Timeline: 2 quarters
- Total unrealized profit: $45 million
Yes, Bill Ackman’s unrealized profit in Microsoft stock is $45 million, and all of this came in less than six months of staying invested. Also, MSFT fell from a high of $460 in June. Therefore, his investment had reached an unrealized profit of $508.5 million at its peak during that time. Now that the software giant is facing corrections, the profit value has declined dramatically.
His bet has paid off, as the billionaire was extremely bullish on Microsoft stock. He expects MSFT to reclaim its June peak and also surge further in value. This would make his portfolio reach triple-digit profits again, marking remarkable returns.
Several commentators have called Microsoft stock a bargain, as it is trading below the $400 level. The accumulation phase is in full swing with traders making the most out of the slump. TD Cowen has also predicted that MSFT could reach a high of $540 next.